Adorable Octopus Hideaway: 2 min walk to the beach!
About this house rental
THINGS TO LOVE - NEWLY REMODELED! 2024 - Easy 2 minute walk to the beach - No through traffic, on a cul de sac - Family-friendly property with beach gear and toys - Enclosed outdoor space with BBQ - Work-friendly internet and Wi-Fi - If your property is available for early check-in, we will text you on your arrival date THINGS TO KNOW - Shared laundry, garage and beach gear - Pet-friendly, but please do not leave dogs at home to bark - Please buy travel insurance if your plans may change within 30 days of arrival ABOUT US - Brenda is an engineer and mother of four - Our small team lives nearby in Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad - Our team REALLY cares with more than 4000 5-star reviews across all platforms - Find us at BeachHausRentals (dot you-know-what) and save THE DEEP DIVE All BeachHauses are engineered for simple, easy living. All BeachHauses feature self check-in and check-out. They're stocked with beach toys, beach towels, bath towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, olive oil, and cooking-ready kitchens. The Octopus Hideaway is an easy two-minute walk to the beach. We're not kidding: you may find this little bungalow duplex so charming that it's hard to leave. But the joy lies in its proximity to the beach: two minutes by foot, through a charming neighborhood and without a care in the world. So load up the house wagon with our beach toys and yours if you want, then dip in the ocean and relax into the sand. Come back to this charming spot--our first BeachHaus, but recently updated (end of 2023)--and know that you're in good hands and among friends in North County San Diego. Easy-going eclectic neighborhood near Del Mar - Let your dog play at Dog Beach & enjoy the volleyball courts too - Go to the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby - Eat and shop in charming downtown Del Mar - Enjoy a family walk on the Coast to Crest Trail Feel at home in our beloved North County - We can recommend local photographers and full-sized crib rental - Discounts at local YogaSix studio - Swanky shopping nearby in the Cedros Design District - Hiking, parks, and beaches galore - Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds nearby - Disneyland, San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and SeaWorld all around an hour away
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Del Mar, CA
House in Del Mar, CA
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(113 Reviews)
10.0
This is the perfect vacation home—it is truly charming and cosy, but also carefully restrained as to not overwhelm. The tech is just enough to have made our stay easy and also secure, but not so complicated as to have made things overly complicated. The neighborhood is AMAZING, lively, dog-friendly and walkable. And while the neighborhood is in the heart of a bustling California beach town, the house itself remained serene, quiet and restful. There is a lovely backyard filled with birdsong in the mornings. Perfection!
10.0
Had a great stay and The Octopus was perfect for us.
5.0
My husband and I rented the cottage for PLNU Parents Weekend. We even had our son stay to get a break from dorm life. While it is a little drive from PLNU we still enjoyed it. Del Mar is beautiful. The cottage is in a wonderful neighborhood and had all you need for cooking or just relaxing. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The backyard is charming. On our last full day we walked across the street to enjoy some relaxation on beach. The garage had towels, boards and sand toys for us. We highly recommend it and would love to stay again.
5.0
Everything was great except sleeping was difficult without air conditioning in the bedroom as it was hot and muggy that weekend. But so great otherwise and so near the fabulous dog beach— We’ll definitely go again! Wonderfully responsive hosts. Private, quiet, comfy.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. All expectations thoroughly met.
5.0
The property is quaint and cozy. Very pleasant. Well maintained landscaping. It is a 2 unit house so another guest could be renting the front of the home while you stay in this unit in the back but you do have a nice private area of the yard gated off for just this unit which is a pleasant place to relax. Comfy beds and beach supplies available for use makes this a really great option for small families with kids!
5.0
Out-of-state family members spent a wonderful week in the Octopus Hideaway. It provided a great home base to attend our niece's wedding, visit with family, and tour our favorite areas around town when we lived in San Diego and Del Mar. Family members frequented the area beaches and used the boogie boards and laundry machines provided in the rental.
5.0
Such a sweet beach home, perfect for families. Walk to the beach. Ride bikes to restaurants or cook in the house. Will come back!
5.0
Our family has been going to San Diego for many, many years. My siblings and I are grown with young adult children now who have all grown up going to Solana Beach and Del Mar. My husband, our adult daughter and I stayed here. Other family were in the neighborhood. This place was clean, comfortable, and had easy access to the beach. We also liked the private yard. We will be back.
5.0
Liked the short walk to the beach.
5.0
lovely thanks
5.0
Awesome place, awesome amenities and awesome location. This sweet cottage duplex has all you’ll ever need to enjoy the beach with girlfriends, family or a couple trip.
5.0
We loved our stay. Super clean charming cottage with unbeatable location close to beach.
5.0
Perfect location- cozy and cute
We loved our stay at Octopus Hideaway. We were so close to great beaches and excellent restaurants. We had a great time and LOVED Del Mar! This is a great location and comfortable home. It was peaceful, safe and just what we expected.
5.0
Perfect location and perfect space for our family of four with two small children. Extremely accommodating, with access to everything needed for the beach, including a wagon to take it all down, and everything you need for a toddlers, including pack n play and even step stools, this was truly a home away from home.
5.0
So happy to have found this gem! Location is wonderful, next to the beach and such a lovely neighborhood. Property is so well maintained and decorated very cute. Property owners/managers were friendly and easy to work with. We will be back!
5.0
Perfect and quiet property to stay in
So happy to have found this gem! Location is wonderful, next to the beach and such a lovely neighborhood. Property is so well maintained and decorated very cute. Property owners/managers were friendly and easy to work with. We will be back!
5.0
Awesome
5.0
Breeders Cup Trip
Awesome
5.0
Perfect stay!
Perfect location and perfect space for our family of four with two small children. Extremely accommodating, with access to everything needed for the beach, including a wagon to take it all down, and everything you need for a toddlers, including pack n play and even step stools, this was truly a home away from home.
5.0
Girls Trip 2021 at the Octopus Hideaway
After our regular location for our annual girls trip was closed, we stumbled upon the Octopus Hideaway for this year's trip and we are so happy we did! The location is amazing, the cottage has everything you need, and is absolutely adorable. Brenda was super quick to respond to any questions. We enjoyed our stay there so much that we have already booked next year's trip there!
5.0
My cousin, sis-in-law and I spent a couple nights here, and we had such a nice, relaxing time. Though this is a duplex, it felt very private. It has it’s own side entrance and private fenced in yard. It’s the perfect little beach cottage and was very clean. The property managers are responsive and helpful, and they left us delicious coffee and a very sweet note. The location is great as well, super short walk to the beach and many great restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend this place!
5.0
Just what we needed
My cousin, sis-in-law and I spent a couple nights here, and we had such a nice, relaxing time. Though this is a duplex, it felt very private. It has it’s own side entrance and private fenced in yard. It’s the perfect little beach cottage and was very clean. The property managers are responsive and helpful, and they left us delicious coffee and a very sweet note. The location is great as well, super short walk to the beach and many great restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend this place!
5.0
I was in town with 2 friends/business partners for a weekend conference we were hosting locally in Encinitas. This was a great place for us to start & end our days! Perfect location on the 101 with easy beach access and easy to get to the great restaurants in Del Mar and Encinitas. The little outdoor area was nice and the kitchenette was perfect for our needs. The neighborhood is quiet, the beds were comfortable and the wifi was great! Would definitely return.
5.0
Work Trip
I was in town with 2 friends/business partners for a weekend conference we were hosting locally in Encinitas. This was a great place for us to start & end our days! Perfect location on the 101 with easy beach access and easy to get to the great restaurants in Del Mar and Encinitas. The little outdoor area was nice and the kitchenette was perfect for our needs. The neighborhood is quiet, the beds were comfortable and the wifi was great! Would definitely return.
5.0
I will admit, when I saw that this was a duplex I was immediately disappointed and worried that we wouldn’t have any privacy. The way that this home is set up you have an amazing personal backyard space that is great for kids because it essentially triples+ your living space. We spent most of our days outside even though it was rather overcast during our stay. I was able to do some nice quiet yoga on the side of the house while the kids played and knew that they were safely locked in and couldn’t get into trouble. Very close walk to the beach, which we didn’t spend much time at because of the bad weather but look forward to enjoying during our next stay. I went for runs along the beach every morning and it was delightful. There are awesome restaurants and bars within walking distance. Both directions in Solana Beach and downtown Del Mar. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy it some more during non-Covidy times. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Perfect Del Mar home for small families
I will admit, when I saw that this was a duplex I was immediately disappointed and worried that we wouldn’t have any privacy. The way that this home is set up you have an amazing personal backyard space that is great for kids because it essentially triples+ your living space. We spent most of our days outside even though it was rather overcast during our stay. I was able to do some nice quiet yoga on the side of the house while the kids played and knew that they were safely locked in and couldn’t get into trouble.
Very close walk to the beach, which we didn’t spend much time at because of the bad weather but look forward to enjoying during our next stay. I went for runs along the beach every morning and it was delightful.
There are awesome restaurants and bars within walking distance. Both directions in Solana Beach and downtown Del Mar. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy it some more during non-Covidy times.
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
We loved staying at the Octopus Cottage! Location was AMAZING to a beautiful beach! The cottage was super cute with everything you need. The gated backyard with some grass and a concrete slab perfect for scootering were both added bonuses that our family enjoyed after our long beach days. The beach and kids/baby amenities made our stay really comfortable and enjoyable. Communication with the team was a breeze, and they were very accommodating to our arrival and departure times. We will definitely come back when we need our next respite!! Thank you BeachHaus Rentals!
5.0
Fabulous much needed vacation!
We loved staying at the Octopus Cottage! Location was AMAZING to a beautiful beach! The cottage was super cute with everything you need. The gated backyard with some grass and a concrete slab perfect for scootering were both added bonuses that our family enjoyed after our long beach days. The beach and kids/baby amenities made our stay really comfortable and enjoyable. Communication with the team was a breeze, and they were very accommodating to our arrival and departure times. We will definitely come back when we need our next respite!! Thank you BeachHaus Rentals!
3.0
We are elderly and we found the bathroom a bit challenging. The toilet is extremely low and no pull bars to assist. While the bedding was nice, the bed is very noisy. The furniture for older people is not comfortable. Getting up was difficult. I think a few more details about the property would help older people to make a better choice for their needs. There are two properties connected; much like a duplex. I don’t think the ad indicated that detail. The picture on the website of the backyard appears to be close to the beach but there is a wall and the beach is not close. (In reviewing the picture again, I think it’s the sky. Duh!). I thought the blue sky in the picture was the beach. The garage was not accessible for our car. Too small. We found the wall heater inadequate for us. The overall property is well maintained inside and out but not what we expected. It’s an older property with lovely upgrades in the decor. It’s perfect for the younger generation but it wasn’t for us. The decor is well done and appealing. I will get more detail in the future. We appreciated the extra hour to depart. The manager was very accommodating. MyMistake was assuming rather than asking more questions. We wanted to be on the beach. The ad does say within walking distance but it’s a bit further than what we could do.
3.0
Clean, cute, charming
We are elderly and we found the bathroom a bit challenging. The toilet is extremely low and no pull bars to assist. While the bedding was nice, the bed is very noisy. The furniture for older people is not comfortable. Getting up was difficult.
I think a few more details about the property would help older people to make a better choice for their needs. There are two properties connected; much like a duplex. I don’t think the ad indicated that detail. The picture on the website of the backyard appears to be close to the beach but there is a wall and the beach is not close. (In reviewing the picture again, I think it’s the sky. Duh!). I thought the blue sky in the picture was the beach. The garage was not accessible for our car. Too small. We found the wall heater inadequate for us. The overall property is well maintained inside and out but not what we expected. It’s an older property with lovely upgrades in the decor.
It’s perfect for the younger generation but it wasn’t for us. The decor is well done and appealing.
I will get more detail in the future. We appreciated the extra hour to depart. The manager was very accommodating. My
Mistake was assuming rather than asking more questions. We wanted to be on the beach. The ad does say within walking distance but it’s a bit further than what we could do.
5.0
Darling vintage cottage 2 blocks from the beach
We really enjoyed are short stay at the beach haus, it was a pleasure to walk two blocks to the beautiful Del Mar beach, and the cottage suited our needs perfectly. The bed was very comfortable, the kitchen was adequate, and the outdoor seating area is charming
5.0
Exceeded expectations
This was a chance for me to return to SD and reconnect with the area. Wonderful neighborhood feel, with easy access not only to Del Mar and Solana beach but also the freeway. Just the relaxing environment I was looking for. Thank you Brenda. I will remember you and Occtopus House when I am back in town
5.0
Family Friendly for Little Ones
Communication with the staff was great from start to finish! We arrived to the house earlier than anticipated and we were able to check in immediately. We had requested bed rails for our little ones and they were already set up upon arrival. We happened to come the hottest week of the year and it took a while for the house to cool down, even with the fan system. My only suggestion would be to add some larger tower fans (the little fans were barely doing the job). I appreciate that the house was well equipped with dishes, utensils, towels, toiletries, etc. I also appreciate the amount of beach amenities we were able to select from. Especially the beach wagons and lounge chairs. The house is a very quick and safe walk to the beach with plenty of crosswalks to choose from! The outside shower and hoses were an added bonus to get off any remaining sand. There is a small clothing line to hang wet items, but I wish there were more places to dry our suits and towels. Maybe add a clothing line on the side of the house over the concrete pad?.?.?.
We were hoping to be able to walk to restaurants for dinner, but it wasn't really practical with two toddlers. We did venture out one night (via car) for dinner to Rudy's and had the best fish tacos we've ever had!
Overall, our stay was amazing! I would definitely stay again.
5.0
Classic Beach Cottage
Octopus Hideaway was everything I hoped it would be - clean and comfortable with pleasant decor and a lovely outdoor area. The kitchen was very well outfitted. Everything we needed for the beach was supplied and in good condition. Short, easy walk to beach. Friendly and responsive managers!
5.0
Fun Beach stay in Del Mar
Location was wonderful and Brenda was so easy to work with!
4.0
Del Mar getaway
Brenda has the perfect location for a beach getaway. It is steps from the beach with beach towels and chairs ready to go!
5.0
Del Mar Dog Beach
Nice place. Poseidon and Jakes restaurants with in walking
distance. Also, should you be into dogs....your in luck.
Dog beach is about a 1/3 mile north from the house.
5.0
Perfect Vacation Get Away
If you are looking to book this property don’t hesitate...do it!! The location is amazing and the cottage is perfect. It’s cozy, clean and has everything you need. The beach is easily accessible, clean with perfect waves. We walked everywhere. I really can’t say enough good things about the Octopus Cottage!!! Brenda is an amazing host and she ensures everything you need is provided. I do believe the Octopus Cottage is going to become a yearly tradition!! There is absolutely nothing I would change!!! We had a wonderful and relaxing time.
5.0
Great trip in this wonderfully located and super cute hideaway!
We loved this property and our stay so close to the beach! The hideaway was super cute and clean, and a perfect space for our little family. Brenda was wonderful to work with and her providing a high chair, booster seat and Pac n play for our little one was so appreciated, As was the great assortment of beach gear and laundry facilities! We’ll definitely look this spot up again when we return. Thank you!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Del Mar?
The average price for a rental in Del Mar is $397 per night. This rental is $158 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Adorable Octopus Hideaway: 2 min walk to the beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Adorable Octopus Hideaway: 2 min walk to the beach!. Enjoy the water!
Is Adorable Octopus Hideaway: 2 min walk to the beach! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Adorable Octopus Hideaway: 2 min walk to the beach!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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